Enrollment
177
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, IA
Corse Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Corse Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190579002271
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corse Early Childhood Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Corse Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corse Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Burlington, IA.
School address
District: Burlington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190579002271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corse Early Childhood Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corse Early Childhood Center
Corse Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Iowa, enrolling 177 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Iowa schools and 33% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 264 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students) and Edward Stone Middle School (452 students) alongside Corse Early Childhood Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Corse Early Childhood Center compares
Corse Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Corse Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Comm School District, which includes Corse Early Childhood Center.
$13,983
Per student
+9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 57.5%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Corse Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward Stone Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corse Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Corse Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Corse Early Childhood Center?
Corse Early Childhood Center has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corse Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Corse Early Childhood Center is 19.7:1, which is 33% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corse Early Childhood Center?
25.3% of students at Corse Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corse Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Corse Early Childhood Center is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Burlington, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corse Early Childhood Center?
Corse Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Corse Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Corse Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Burlington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Corse Early Childhood Center a good school?
Corse Early Childhood Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burlington Comm School District?
Besides Corse Early Childhood Center, Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students), Edward Stone Middle School (452 students), and Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students). See the Burlington Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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